Responsibilities is to provide leadership, coordination, and supervision of the football program grades 7-12.  Select appropriate staff to properly teach and develop student athletes.  Work effectively with the athletic training staff and constituent groups.  Successfully motivate program participants and comply with all local, league, and PIAA regulations.

Requirements include experience in high school football coaching.  Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.

If interested please send a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Kathleen Smith, Executive Director of Human Resources, PMSD, PO Box 200 Swiftwater, PA. 18370.

POTTSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

 Position Vacancy

 POSITION:                           Head Boys Soccer Coach

 EFFECTIVE:                       2020-2021 School Year

 BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide instruction regarding the knowledge and skills while participating in an activity of this kind. To provide the necessary supervision/direction for the participating students, both individually and as a group for school and athletic events throughout the year.

 REQUIREMENTS: Should possess the knowledge and skills associated with which to coach boys’ soccer. Should possess the ability to direct/supervise a program of this kind. In addition, please refer to the attached page for the requirements when applying for a position.

SALARY:                              $3,800

 APPLY IN WRITING TO:  Mr. Eric Rismiller, Athletic Director

Pottsville Area High School

16^th & Elk Avenue

Pottsville, PA 17901

Telephone: (570) 621-2977

erismiller@pottsville.k12.pa.us

APPLICATIONS DUE:       Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.

 THE POTTSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, HANDICAP, AGE, RELIGION OR MARITAL STATUS.                                                                                   

Coaching Applicant,

Pottsville Area School District requires any coaching applicant to submit the following paperwork and clearances prior to be considered for any coaching position. Applicants should understand that associated costs are their responsibility and will not be reimbursed by the district.

• Submit :
• Letter of Interest
• Resume including Education, Coaching experience and References
• Act 34 PA Criminal Clearance ($8): https://epatch.state.pa.us/
• Act 151 PA Childline Clearance ($8): https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
• Act 114 Cogent Dept. Education Fingerprints ($40): https://pa-aps.3m.com/perlpub/registration_edu_pci.pl

• Act 168 PA Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form for all applicable employment:
• Form: https://www.aimpa.org/uploaded/pdfs/Act168Disclosure.pdf
• Instructions: http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Codes%20and%20Regulations/Basic%20Education%20Circulars/Purdons%20Statutes/Act%20168%20-%20FAQs.pdf
• Child Abuse Training Certificate
• https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1
• PIAA Approved Fundaments of Coaching       Certificate
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course ($50):         http://nfhslearn.com/courses/61001
• PIAA Approved First Aid Certificate
• NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety Course ($45):

http://nfhslearn.com/courses/26

• Complete the following mandated Coaching Coursework which can be found at the following links:

• CardiacWise Course
• https://www.sportsafetyinternational.org/cw-coach-course/
• ConcussionWise Course
• https://www.sportsafetyinternational.org/cardiacwise-PA-course/
• Act 195- CARE Course for Epi-Pen Training/Allergies (Free)
• http://www.allergyready.com/product/course-access/

All information should be submitted to:

Mr. Eric Rismiller, Athletic Director

Pottsville Area School District

16^th & Elk Avenue

Pottsville, PA 17901